Where to find us
National Museum of Australia
Lawson Crescent
Acton Peninsula
Canberra ACT 2601
Contact us
Freecall: 1800 026 132
Phone: +61 2 6208 5000
Online: Feedback form
General admission is free
Costs apply for some special exhibitions and events. A $5 donation on arrival enables us to continue delivering world-class exhibitions and programs.
The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment.
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Corporate information
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The Cultural Icons
Our collaboration with Canberra's iconic cultural institutions to give unique perspectives of Australia's story.
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